2:22 - A Ghost Story Reviews

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Average customer review: 2.5 star rating (2.7 Stars)

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5.0 star rating Matt from London, England

THOROUGHLY ENJOYABLE

I went to see this play on the back of many personal recommendations and was not disappointed. It’s hard to write a review for this production without giving anything away, so I won’t go into the story at all. The characters took me a few moments to align with. They initially felt quite 2 dimensional, but you soon realise that there is more to them than you first suspect. I’m not a jumpy person and didn’t get caught by the jumps (although plenty in the auditorium did) although there were a couple of moments where my arm hair stood on end. The cast were delightful in this 3rd incarnation of the play, each fitting their character well. The set is beautiful, simple, but very much part of the story. The character of Ben is there mostly for two reasons, firstly to move the story along, as the “stranger” he creates a lot of the exposition for the audience. Secondly, he has pretty much every comedic line in the show. Well worth a watch, but it’s a mystery rather than a horror.

5.0 star rating Ruth from London, England

SSSSSHHH DON’T TELL

This play was amazing I loved every minute. The new cast lead my Tom Felton and Mandip Gill are fantastic actors and really believable. Left really happy loved every minute. Definitely recommend this show makes you think, but is also nice watch. Not overly scary, few jump scares but don’t go thinking it’s a horror because it’s not.

5.0 star rating Susanne from London, England

REALLY ENJOYED THIS ONE

Unfortunately 75% of the cast members were taken ill on the night we went but as they say " The show must go on" and it did, the understudy's did a great job. I must admit towards the end of the first half I thought where is this going and how is it going to develop into something. However the ending is brilliant and knitted the rest of the play together perfectly. It's not a show you would want to see twice having seen the ending but I did feel like I wanted to dissect the play when I knew what I knew.

5.0 star rating Grania from London, England

EXCELLENT!

I generally find theatre boring and pretentious, but I liked the sound of this. We were not disappointed - some clever interweaving of class, relationship and gender issues - I was engaged all the way through. The ending is impactful, thought provoking and delivers the enjoyment of reviewing what subsequently prove to be clues earlier in the play. I also enjoyed thinking about what the characters might have done after the ending - wonder whether they would have stayed in the house or not? Cannot understand the poor reviews - best new play play I've seen in years - both entertaining and thought provoking.

5.0 star rating Jo Faulkner from Staffordshire , England

IGNORE THE NAYSAYERS!

Fantastic play, gripping, well acted and plenty of scares. Tom Felton and his fellow actors played all their parts well. This play has a great balance of apprehension...which the audience brings with them...sometimes you can hear a pin drop....and comedy which lightens the mood and stops you living on the edge of your seat for 2 hours. Those familiar with Danny Robins podcasts will recognise some elements which only adds to the entertainment.

5.0 star rating Maureen from London, England

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT

Absolutely fantastic ! Loved every second start to finish. Highly recommend.

5.0 star rating Darren Canning from Bournemouth, England

MORE THAN JUST A GHOST STORY

I was expecting spookiness and wasn't disappointed but the social commentary and reflections on human relationships were insightful and cutting in the best way. Who you identify with and recognise in the characters and their dynamic will have as much of an impact on your experience as what you believe about ghosts. Some have missed the emotion and found comedy rather than staying with the discomfort. There are moments of humour to balance the tensions and the scares but you could miss what's great about the play if that's what you stay with. I know what I saw.

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